Want to bring a touch of nature into your home? Today, I am sharing one of my all-time favorite DIYs. In less than an hour, I created this textured piece of Wall Decor with leftover supplies I had on hand. Now, that is my kind of DIY!
I have seen versions of these before on Pinterest, so when I stumbled across a box of preserved moss leftover from my daughterโs wedding DIYs, I knew exactly what to do with it. I love having pieces in my home that are one-of-a-kind and handmade.
If youโd like to try this yourself, this is what you would need:
Frame
You can use any frame with a bit of depth for the frame. I used a piece of art that I no longer love. If you donโt have a frame at home, you can use a box frame from Amazon or Micheals. If you are purchasing, make sure itโs a frame and doesnโt have a โdoor.โ You want to be able to remove the glass, leaving it in an open box. This is the moss I used along with this one. I think three bags would be plenty.
Any frame with depth will work here. My frame choice had words on it, and I painted over it so the black letters wouldnโt show through. I just grabbed the old paint I had on hand.
I sorted the different colors and textures of moss into piles. I then laid the moss into a pattern that I liked so that I knew where I wanted to glue everything once I began. If I had wanted a more exact pattern, I could have marked lines on the back of the frame to serve as a guide.
I used a glue gun to adhere the moss to the back of the frame.
I glued the moss into place, filling it in as I went. My moss had a lot of variety which naturally gave it depth. If your moss is thinner, you could glue cardboard to give it some height.
Be careful of the glue gun! You can quickly burn your fingers. Once I was happy with the placement of the glued moss, I took it outside and shook all the loose moss pieces free. If the moss falls off and exposes holes simply glue more pieces on.
It took me less than an hour, and I used the supplies I had on hand. If I had bought everything, I would guess it would be around $50.00, and that is because the frame I used was pretty large.
Here it is, hanging at our Airbnb.
What do you think of my Moss Art-DIY? Let me know in the comments.
Thatโs it for today!
Until next time,
-Libbie
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Beautiful; those colours are so vibrant! Will they stay like that or fade with time?
The moss I used was leftover from my daughters’ wedding in 2018, so I would think it will hold its color pretty well.
Gorgeous! I want to make this for my daughterโs homecoming gift!
That sounds fun! Where is she coming home from?
I love this! Beautiful colors. So creative!
Thank you, Dara!
I love the colors and textures of your moss art, Libbie!! Really fun project! I hope you get some nice comments from the people who come to stay at your rental.
Hugs,
Barb ๐
Thank you, Barb!
They love that I keep live plants in the Airbnb so I think they will love it. xx
Now this may be my next project! I just love it! It’s looks like you brought some nature inside! Really so pretty!
Thank you!
Where’s your AirBnB? I think I’ll just come and see this art. But if the house matches your creativeness, I know it would be a great place to stay!
Dorothy,
The Airbnb is in Ludington, MI and it’s adorable!! Come visit, Ludington is beautiful in the summer.
Libbie
This is so cool! I would even do this with my son. He would love to play with the moss.
Marie,
He really would! I loved all the squishy textures!
This is gorgeous!!! I’ve never seen such a thing!!! What a great way to use old signs!!!
Danielle,
I am always so happy when I can upcycle something!
What a fun project! I love all the different colors and the texture of the moss. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks, Kim. Texture is one of my love languages!
That turned out so pretty. What a beautiful eye for detail you have. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Brooke!
Oh.My.Goodness! Libbie, that’s simply stunning. Is it weird that I just want to run my fingers through all that moss ๐ So beautiful
Lol, not weird at all! I was thinking of giving it a trim!
It turned out gorgeous Libbie! And in record time ๐
Gotta love a two-hour challenge! ๐
Very pretty! I love anything with a glue gun and greenery lol
Oh, I am too!!! LOL.
Ok, this is right up my alley! I Love it and I have an old sign like this that needs a makeover. Thanks for the inspriation.
Kim
I am all about the upcycle!
This is so beautiful and creative! I love it!
Thank you, Mary! I adore the texture.
That is creative as well as beautiful. Youโre being featured on the Little Cottage Link Party today!
Kristie,
Yay!!! Thank you so much!
Oh wow !!! Such a unique wall decor. Love the look. Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
Much Love
Naush
Thanks Naush!!!!
What a great addition to your home. I love decorating inspired by the outdoors and this creates a lovely textured feel to the space
Texture is my love language!
Wow, Libbie! This is such a creative idea. I love it! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate Your Story! Link Party. You’ve been featured this week ๐
Thank you, Rebecca! You made my week!!
Love this! Saw it featured on both Rebecca’s and Karin’s blogs!
Oooh very nice! I love the textures and colors (and that I don’t have to water it. ever.
Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg ๐
You’re just a genius! Honestly, your DIY projects are so lovely, and this one is no exception. How pretty and springy!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Is it alive? Beautiful i love it would love it even more if it were alive:)
This is really pretty! I have a thing for moss for some reason. It has some sort of calming effect on me. How cool to make wall art with it and keep its good energy in your home! I hopped over from Grammy’s Grid themed link party!
Shelbee
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This is so cool! i have to try this! Thank you for sharing such a great project.
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